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Kiama Winter Festival is a six day event bringing the Kiama Harbour Foreshore to life with the installation of an authentic ice rink (yep real ICE baby!).Celebrate, don't hibernate!
Kiama is the place to be these Winter School Holidays. Enjoy a daytime ice-skating session under a transparent marquee by the sea each hour from 10am or join us into the evening with different themed nights between 5pm - 8pm.
With seaside igloos, a pop-up bar, food trucks, art, daily face painting, themed entertainment, light installations & more, Kiama Winter Festival - Ice Skating By The Sea is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Program, Kiama Municipal Council and we thank event sponsors Kiama Coast Holiday Parks, i98FM, One Fitness Kiama & Saltwater Café.
Ice Skating Tickets are now live & available to be pre-booked to avoid disappointment.
A confirmation email will be received once booking is made and becomes your entry ticket. Please check your spam / junk folder if it does not come through to your inbox.
The first ice skating session kicks off on Friday 7 July 2023 at 10am with a Welcome to Country, i98fm giveaways, and entertainment for the kids.
Our Friday launch night, Saturday evening and Wednesday finale night will also have an illuminated projection mapping show by local production company R & R Production Services, showcasing mapped artworks in partnership with Kiama’s very own Seven Marks Gallery spotlight artists.
Luke Turk, South Coast local brings us Incirrata, an illumination element as seen at Vivid, available to view each evening.
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
Experience a different local food vendor each day from 10am - 8pm. The full program is available on the event website!
Nearby café Penny Whistlers are open for amazing coffee, food, music & good times!
Diggies Kiama, Central Perk, Saltwater Café & other amazing local Kiama businesses including The Collective Beat will be running Winter themed specials and activations over the six day period.
To stay up to date with more information and the full event program when it is made available, click "interested" or "going" on the Facebook event.
BOOK TICKETS HERE:
https://www.kiama.starsonice.com.au/tickets/
VIEW EVENT WEBSITE HERE:
https://kiamawinterfestival.squarespace.com/
FAQS
Where can I park?
Limited street parking is available on Terralong, Collins, Manning Street and at Blowhole Point, the Kiama train station is a five minute walk.
Can you purchase tickets at the gate?
Yes, however we recommend pre-booking in advance to secure your preferred time slot as skating sessions are capped to a maximum number of participants.
Can I reschedule or get a refund?
Please send an email to the email address provided in your confirmation with your request. You can cancel or reschedule up to 5 business days prior to booking date. Your confirmation email is your entry ticket.
Is there food available?
There will be 1-2 onsite food vendors at the event site 10am-8pm, as well as a pop up bar serving food and winter themed alcoholic beverages 4pm – 8pm each day.
The full event program and list of vendors is constantly being updated on the event website
Is the event accessible?
Black Beach Kiama actively welcomes people with access needs. The event and illuminations are available for the community to enjoy on the foreshore each night.
The Ice Skating rink is also wheelchair accessible.
There is a ramp from the ground to the rink entry flooring.
Another ramp will be required to allow the wheelchair access from the entry way in to the rink. Staff are on hand at all times during session times to assist with placing the ramp down when it is required.
Both electric powered and standard type wheelchairs can fit through the two entry points / ramps.
Please consider if partaking in the ice skating is right for you, and note that a waiver will need to be signed by the responsible individual prior to enjoying the activity.
SILENT / LOW SENSORY SESSIONS
Available weekday sessions 1pm (Friday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
What is the youngest age a child can skate?
Minimum age is 2 years old. Children under 4 years are advised to have an adult / older person skating with them at all times for safety. The skating sessions run for approx 45 minutes but it is ok to exit earlier if required.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kiama Harbour Foreshore, Wollongong, Australia
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